R12 — R12 — General Residence District

R12 is a New York City residence district — the “General Residence District” — established by the NYC Zoning Resolution (§11-122). Purpose (Zoning Resolution §21-14): these districts are designed to provide for all types of residential buildings, in order to permit a broad range of housing types, with appropriate standards for each district on density, open space, and spacing of buildings. Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) in R12: 15.00 — Zoning Resolution §23-22. Maximum floor area ratio by R12 district (per Zoning Resolution §23-22): R12 15.00 Bulk / density (from the Zoning Resolution): R11 12 0 60 R12 12 0 75 1 For qualifying residential sites in R1 through R5 Districts, accessory off-street parking spaces shall be waived where the number of dwelling units is 75 or less. Full use, floor area ratio (FAR), height, setback, yard and parking controls for this district are set across the NYC Zoning Resolution — use allowances in Chapter 22, floor area in Chapter 23, and the district’s own chapter. Consult the Zoning Resolution for the exact figures.